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Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Awards

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$90,000

Due: September 15, 2026

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Fulbright Postdoctoral Research Awards, with an application deadline in September, offers 3 awards of $90000 each.

Description

Postdoctoral fellows are recent graduates undertaking original research, publishing research findings, developing and expanding personal research networks, and preparing for research-intensive careers within and beyond academia. Three types of awards are available: Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Northern British Columbia; Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in Black History, University of Windsor; and Fulbright Canada Postdoctoral Research Award in Indigenous Studies. The award must be undertaken at one of the following institutions: University of Northern British Columbia; and University of Windsor, Department of History. The Postdoctoral Research Award in Indigenous Issues may be hosted at any institution in Canada while focusing on indigenous studies. Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) is required. The Ph.D. must be conferred within five years of grant start date. Applicants must be Early Career Academics. An invitation letter is optional. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. The application also requires two recommendations. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.